Mandalay 38A 2004, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING: IF YOU SMELL GAS.
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Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights, and all smoking materials.
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DO NOT touch electrical switches
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Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve (s) or gas supply connection.
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Open doors and other ventilation openings. ( DO NOT USE THE RANGE HOOD )
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Leave the area until the odor clears.
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Have the system checked and leakage source corrected before using again.
LP gas regulators must always be installed with the diaphragm vent facing downward. Regulators that are not
in compartments have been equipped with a protective cover. Make sure that the regulator vent faces
downward and the cover is kept in place to minimize vent blockage which could result in excessive gas
pressure causing fire or explosion.
WARNING: Portable fuel burning equipment including wood or charcoal burning grills and
stoves shall not be used inside the vehicle because they may cause fire or asphyxiation.
FIRE SAFETY
Fire safety is an important part of owning a RV. The following basic rules of fire prevention can help eliminate
the possibility of a fire.
Make sure that everyone in your vehicle is familiar with the location of exits, including emergency exit windows
should an emergency arise.
1. Never store flammable liquids in the RV
2. Never leave cooking food unattended
3. Never smoke in bed, and always use an ashtray
4. Never allow children to play with LP gas or electrical equipment
5. Never use an open flame as a flashlight
6. Always repair faulty or damaged wiring and electrical components
7. Never overload electrical circuits
8. Locate and repair LP leaks immediately
9. Keep cooking surfaces clean
10. Don’t allow rubbish to accumulate
11. Never clean with a flammable liquid
12. Spray fabrics annually with a flame retardant
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